鼧 (tuó) - A type of marmot or ground squirrel & specifically refers to the Mongolian marmot (Marmota sibirica).

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tuó ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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鼧 · tuó

A type of marmot or ground squirrel;

specifically refers to the Mongolian marmot (Marmota sibirica).

A type of marmot or ground squirrelspecifically refers to the Mongolian marmot (Marmota sibirica).

Usage highlights

MarmotMongolian marmotMarmot furMarmot burrowMarmot species

Synonyms

  • 旱獭— marmot (more common term)
  • 土拨鼠— groundhog/marmot (colloquial)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The marmot (鼧鼥) is a rodent found in grasslands.
  • Mongolian marmots (蒙古鼧鼥) live in burrows.
  • The fur of the marmot (鼧毛) is sometimes used in clothing.

Collocations

  • Marmot(鼧鼥)
  • Mongolian marmot(蒙古鼧鼥)
  • Marmot fur(鼧毛)
  • Marmot burrow(鼧穴)
  • Marmot species(鼧类)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鼧 is specifically used for the marmot species found in northern China and Mongolia.
  • Marmots have been historically hunted for their fur and meat in grassland regions.
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese except in specific zoological contexts.

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